Gallipoli – The Allies’ Bold Mistake

In 1915, facing a bloody stalemate on the Western Front, the Allies turned their gaze east, devising a bold plan to knock the Ottoman Empire out of World War I. Their objective: the strategic Dardanelles Strait. By capturing Gallipoli, they aimed to seize Istanbul, open a vital supply line to Russia, and break the deadlock that gripped Europe. However, the landings quickly devolved into a horrific nightmare. Steep cliffs, unforgiving terrain, and fiercely determined Ottoman forces, expertly led by the ascendant Mustafa Kemal, met the Allied troops. What was envisioned as a swift victory transformed into eight grueling months of relentless slaughter in brutal heat and disease-ridden camps. The Gallipoli Campaign ultimately ended in a devastating Allied retreat, leaving behind over 250,000 casualties and no strategic gains. This ill-fated operation became a poignant symbol of immense courage, profound sacrifice, and the catastrophic consequences of underestimating a determined enemy. #Gallipoli #WW1 #WorldWarI #Dardanelles #OttomanEmpire #MustafaKemal #Allies #BritishArmy #ANZAC #WarHistory #MilitaryHistory #Failure #Courage #Sacrifice #1915 #Turkey #Istanbul #Russia #WesternFront #Shorts #YouTubeShorts

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